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Deal
March 19, 1990
Civic Center

Fire version
35
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
June 28, 1985
Hershey Park Stadium

Surprisingly emotive solo in this one
28
Black Peter
March 25, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Jerry all in the sweet spot
16
Black Throated Wind
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Love Jerry's decending notes at the end. Excellent version, as is par for the tour
32
Black Throated Wind
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Europe '72 versions of this song are just phenomenal. This one is no exception

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Finally scooped this on vinyl and my god, this second set holds up perfectly. Over an hour of top tier playing and perfect setlist choices. It starts with this all-timer Scarlet > Fire, which has literally everything you could want from this famed jam vehicle. Precise Scarlet with fluid dreamy transition, absolutely scorching Fire solos - this version is transcends.
Scarlet Begonias
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

First ever and surprisingly good, with a different type of sound. They don't hesitate to let it breath a bit after the verses, with some communicative playing (relatively speaking in duration - I think it tops out at ~7 min, but not bad at all for the first time played)
Black Throated Wind
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Good Bobby chaw on vocals, Jerry swirls in beautiful leads to close. Choice
Deal
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

As with all others of this time period, this doesn't have the '89-'90, Jerry shred your face completely off and you are left shattered and in awe-type jamming at the end, but this one has great energy and a tight punch of a peak to close.
Jack Straw
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This one really cooks along with some serious energy. High quality Straw